Unsettling Salad!
Aaron Reynolds
- Published
- 2026
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a lighthearted horror-comedy chapter book in the vein of *Creepy Carrots!*, designed to deliver gentle scares and humor rather than genuine terror. The premise—a salad that "bites back"—is playfully creepy but not graphic or traumatic, with the tone balancing chills and chuckles as the description notes. The story subtly encourages healthy eating and friendship while remaining entertaining for early middle-grade readers who enjoy silly spooks without serious darkness.
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Parent age guide
Is “Unsettling Salad!” right for your kid?
Ready from about age 7.
From about 6, okay with a grown-up nearby.
For younger readers
- Violence is some (2/5) — a bit much at 6; fine with a grown-up nearby.
- Scary or mature content is some (2/5) — a bit much at 6; fine with a grown-up nearby.
- Suggested for ages 7+.
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From the publisher
From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal–winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who discovers broccoli can bite back! Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collec... From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal–winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who discovers broccoli can bite back! Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Thadeus Badger and the sticky situation he found himself in. Now, Thadeus is a typical badger. He and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love burgers as much as they dislike exercise. And they hate eating veggies even more. But when they make a deal with Oliver’s parents to eat an entire salad…well let’s just say the chompers might soon become the chomped. This is a creepy tale after all and even the healthiest things can turn on you. Join Jasper and Thadeus in this second Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Thadeus’s mistakes before it’s too late!
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- Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9781665961110 · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers